BACKGROUND
Both hyperinflammation during sepsis and etomidate can suppress adrenal function. In this study, we explored whether treatment with pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide… (More)

The present study aimed to investigate the effect of etomidate administered prior to or following cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) on the expression of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) and lymphocyte… (More)

BACKGROUND
Both hyperinflammation during sepsis and etomidate can suppress adrenal function. In this study, we explored whether pretreatment with etomidate can relieve adrenal suppression and its… (More)

Etomidate is frequently used as an anesthetic and sedation agent in the clinic setting. This study determined that a low-dose pre-infusion followed by a continuous dose infusion of etomidate could… (More)